What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician position at Boardwalk Pipeline Partners?
Job Title: Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician
Location: Sterlington, LA, USA
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations and maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities, including environmental health and safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system.
The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Texas Gas Bastrop Area Office located in Bastrop, LA or the Guthrie Area Office located in Sterlington, LA.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily operations and maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities
- Assist with operations and maintenance of Texas Gass Bastrop and/or Guthrie Compressor Station facilities
- Read rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance
- Monitor gas quality and assist with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities
- Recognize and report abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accidents, and near misses
Requirements:
- 1-5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical/oil industry experience
- Excellent verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a history of safe work
- Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and stand for long periods of time
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience
- Natural gas compression experience
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree related to the field of natural gas pipeline operations and maintenance (preferred)
